Destination Design

Wanderlust Hotel

If you’re planning a trip to Singapore any time soon, here’s a hotel option for you: the Wanderlust Hotel.

Located in Little India, a cultural section of town where Indian immigrants once settled, the Wanderlust’s shell once housed a school. The concept of the Wanderlust is a bit experimental — 29 rooms on four themes designed by award-winning Singapore design agencies.

The Lobby was created by Asylum and is themed “Industrial Glam: A juxtaposition of the surrounding’s setting and contemporary design.” The second level is “Eccentricity” by :phunk Studio where bright colors and neon are the focus, and a rainbow corridor leads you to an outdoor deck with a mosaic-tiled spa. The third level is the Design Milk — er — Black and White level by DP Architects and features pop art. And finally, Level Four is themed “Creature Comforts” by fFurious: “Get cozy with friendly monsters in each room that presents a different vibe and be assured of a fantasy-filled experience.”

There are three main types of rooms in the hotel: Pantone (and Pantone Deluxe), Mono (and Mono Deluxe), and Whimsical. The Pantone are rooms that are designed in specific colors creating a rainbow of rooms:

The Mono are inspired by paper and feature origami and pop art. The Mono Deluxe rooms includes a glass bathtub!

The Whimsical rooms are loft-style on various themes including “Bling,” “ASCII,” “Space,” “Tree,” and “Typewriter.”

The in-room amenities includes a complimentary mini bar (not including alcoholic beverages), Nespresso machine and toiletries from Keihl’s. There’s also a cute little unpretentious French restaurant on site called Cocotte.

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What:Wanderlust HotelWhere: 2 Dickson Road, Singapore 209494 (map it)How much: Starting at $189 up to $388 for a Whimsical loft.Highlights: Breakfast and wifi is included with your room charges, complimentary mini bar, quality bath products.Design draw: Levels designed by four leading design firms in Singapore and Pantone-themed rooms! Oh, and a glass bathtub.Book it: Wanderlust reservations or email [email protected]

Jaime Derringer, Founder + Executive Editor of Design Milk is a Jersey girl living the laid back life in SoCal. She dreams of designing textiles, running more than 8 miles + having enough free time to enjoy some of her favorite things—running, reading, and drawing.